MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,958 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
front no plate cracked
o/s mirror taped up
outer sills corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front no plate cracked
o/s mirror taped up
outer sills corroded
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front no plate cracked
o/s and n/s/r sills corroded
Engine oil lever loow
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f drive shaft cv boot perished
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Oil leak
Rear metal brake pipes left/right corroding (strong advise)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear tyre feather on inner edge + starting to wear out of shape
Oil leak
Rear metal brake pipes left/right corroding (strong advise)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wiper blades split
nearside rear tyre 2.5mm
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wiper blades split
nearside rear tyre 2.5mm
Exhaust back box join pipe is corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering fluid level low
Slight weep from pipes off of steering rack
Suspect engine oil sump is porous.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust back box, join pipe corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering fluid level low.
Slight weep from pipes off of steering rack.
Suspect engine oil sump is porous.
How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?
Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
P889 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P889 VGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P889 VGS?
You can check the full history of P889 VGS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was P889 VGS registered?
P889 VGS is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 16 May 1997.
Is P889 VGS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P889 VGS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P889 VGS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P889 VGS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.